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E308 XHR

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,911 mi
Last recorded52,911 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 XHR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,911 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS VT32 ATTACHED

Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s and n/s sills body repair carried out

rear suspension top strut mount slightly deterioated

slight corrosion inner sills under car/slight corrosion lower front panel/front lower suspension arms rusty

slight corrosion n/s boot floor/body repair carried out on n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches/o/s/f bumper bracket corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,392 miles

SLIGHT CORRISION REAR OF SILLS

Fail 9 Aug 2006 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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E308 XHR is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E308 XHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E308 XHR registered?

E308 XHR is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E308 XHR safe to buy?

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